Male Dog Names
Dogs are widely known as man's best friend. It is easy for someone to make a very personal connection with their pet, and the first step in doing so is picking a good name. Choosing male puppy names is almost like a rite of passage with some owners and their pooches. Owners generally like to give their male dogs names that imply strength, fortitude, loyalty, character and sometimes just a touch of humor.
To give your dog such a name, you want to get it right the first time. A name that is fitting for not just any male dog, but your dog. Whether it is a tough sounding-name like Butch or your average everyday human name like Tom, it should fit like a glove.
Human names for dogs are often chosen because the dog reminds the owner of someone. Perhaps he is fearless like your friend Joe or clumsy like Pete. The dog might even have spots that resemble the freckles all over your friend Albert's face.
Some owners stick to this realm when it comes to choosing a boy dog name, while others try something a bit more exotic and creative. You won't find too many people named Thunder, but for a dog with a bark so deep and powerful it booms like a thunderstorm, you just may have hit pay dirt.
Boys are also known for getting into dirt and grime more than girls; being rambunctious and engaging in physical horseplay. The same can be said for many boy dogs. This could lead to a male dog name that is more like what parents may want to call their young boys at times. Names like Muddy, Mischief, Monsoon, Bruiser, Loki or Petey might be possibilities. You still love them, but they are a handful.
Names for a male dog can convey anything from size to skills, behavior to build. They can represent those macho qualities emulated by Van Damme, Seagal and Schwarzenegger in 1980s action flicks (how are there no Oscars in that group?), or the pride and honor we found in literary heroes, like Huck, Sawyer, Maverick, Vulcan, Cervantes or Thor.
How about naming your dog after popular drinks or beverages? Martini, Gin-Gin, Vermouth and Lager are all catchy names. Or, you can go the television/movie route. How about the names of some of your favorite gangters or sleuths? Watson, Sherlock, Jake, Casey, Big Paulie and Louie are some good options for this genre. But once you've started down the path of coming up with the perfect name, have fun with it. Don't let the pressure get to you! The perfect name will choose your dog. That's how it always works out.
